School work with a Disney twist

[TwoTigersMom]

DS7 and I are going to WDW in a week. I want to have some worksheets for him to complete while we're at Disney, to keep up with his school work. His teacher will be sending home his work he'll be missing, but I still want him to do a little extra (we always do extra at home). I also want to have something in hand to show his teacher that he's still learning even when not in class since we're going back in December as well.

I'm looking for questions like "What animal's scientific name is Dendrobates auratus?" then he'd have to find the answer, either on a name plate or by asking a CM.

I need questions that are educational and that a 1st grader can answer. It's ok if he needs a little hint from Mom, because, trust me he can't read "Dendrobates auratus" :lol:

If you have a question, I can include in this worksheet, please post the answer as well, so I can make sure he gets it right :lol: Once I put the worksheets together, I'll post them here so anyone else who might be looking for something like this can use them.

Thanks so much!

 

[ClemsonTigger]

I think Epcot and AK lend themselves well to that. Let me think about it, but for starters:

Name the countries in Epcot
name a city in that country
what continent is that country on?
Name one country touching that country

Energy
How many sources of energy can you name?
Where does oil and coal come from?

 

[figmentmom]

What is your imagination? Think of three different ways you can use it (possible answers you might help him to discover might include inventing something new, solving a problem, painting a picture, making up a new song, creating a new game, etc.) Of course, this is more of a discussion activity than a worksheet, but you could still ask him to draw his new invention, or describe his new game, or sing you his new song, etc.

 

[TwoTigersMom]

Great ideas you guys! Thanks!!

 

[H20Babie]

I've taken the liberty of "borrowing" some questions from PassPorter's Treasure Hunts (which, incidentally, I bought for DS7 along with Guide to the Magic for Kids, for extra work ). I think it's a great activity for kids since their treasure hunts include ones rated easy for kids 6+:

MK:
Which two presidents have portraits in City Hall?
What is unusual about the Jolly Roger skull and crossbones flag flying near the entrance to Pirates of the Caribbean?
What time is it according to Brer Rabbit's clock in the Briar Patch?
How many flag poles surround the Liberty Bell?
What creatures are cavorting atop Cinderella's Golden carousel sign?
How many gears make up the Carousel of Progess sign?

Epcot:
What astronaut said "Dare to Dream"?
Complete this sentence: "Innovations: Road to ____________".
How many sea creatures are in the rocks to the left of The Living Seas?
How many fingers and toes do trolls have?
How many dragons (full or partial) are on the roofs of Stave Church?
How many stars are on China's flag?
Where would you find gondola poles?
What four countries have signs outside the Refreshment Post?
What does "Bab" mean in Morocco?
On the face of the clock at The American Adventure, what symbol represents 4?

DHS:
How far is it to Anaheim according to Sid?
What is the size of the big Sorcerer's Hat?
How many green men are hanging from the ceiling of Pizza Planet?
What is the speed limit on New York Street?

DAK:
What type of iguanas are displayed in the Oasis?
White-faced tree ducks don't quack. What noise do they make?
What bird is the largest of all parrots?
What animal is not a display case in Creature Comforts: a gorilla, a zebra or a giraffe?

:wave:

 

[Cubs Brian]

DS7 and I are going to WDW in a week. I want to have some worksheets for him to complete while we're at Disney, to keep up with his school work. His teacher will be sending home his work he'll be missing, but I still want him to do a little extra (we always do extra at home). I also want to have something in hand to show his teacher that he's still learning even when not in class since we're going back in December as well.

I'm looking for questions like "What animal's scientific name is Dendrobates auratus?" then he'd have to find the answer, either on a name plate or by asking a CM.

I need questions that are educational and that a 1st grader can answer. It's ok if he needs a little hint from Mom, because, trust me he can't read "Dendrobates auratus" :lol:

If you have a question, I can include in this worksheet, please post the answer as well, so I can make sure he gets it right :lol: Once I put the worksheets together, I'll post them here so anyone else who might be looking for something like this can use them.

Thanks so much!

I'm 44 and I cannot read Dendrobates auratus, by the way at the risk of looking stupid, what is it?:shrug:

 

[H20Babie]

I'm 44 and I cannot read Dendrobates auratus, by the way at the risk of looking stupid, what is it?:shrug:

Green poison dart frog

 

[Cubs Brian]

Thank you. H2O i have a question for you.First off you're a teacher correct? If you are what is your opinion on taking kids out of school for vacations? My oldest son is in 4Th grade, gets all A's and B's(mostly A's). My youngest son is in kindergarten and also does well. I've heard both sides from parents, there teachers are pretty cool with it. they are always willing to give us work to take with. Do you think they lose a by not being in the classroom for a week? thanks in advance for your opinion.

 

[TwoTigersMom]

I'm 44 and I cannot read Dendrobates auratus, by the way at the risk of looking stupid, what is it?:shrug:

Green poison dart frog

Thanks for answering. My son's a self proclaimed reptile/amphibian/insect king :king: :lol:

 

[H20Babie]

Thank you. H2O i have a question for you.First off you're a teacher correct? If you are what is your opinion on taking kids out of school for vacations? My oldest son is in 4Th grade, gets all A's and B's(mostly A's). My youngest son is in kindergarten and also does well. I've heard both sides from parents, there teachers are pretty cool with it. they are always willing to give us work to take with. Do you think they lose a by not being in the classroom for a week? thanks in advance for your opinion.

Yes, I am. As I take my own son out of school, on occasion, for vacation (I live and teach in different divisions), I cannot be a hyprocrite.

However, I would not pull my son out of school for vacation if he was not doing well. In my opinion, a week is not too long that work or new ideas/information cannot be caught up on or worked on while away by a good student with supportive parents. If a student was pulled out for more than a week, I may have some concerns and discuss those with the parents.

Last year, I had a student in grade 8 away for 3 weeks while he and his family travelled to China. This year, I have a grade 9 student who will be leaving for Australia for 7 weeks. The parents notified me and came in to meet with me and their daughter early in September to go over what she will be missing and what we can do so she will not be behind when she comes back. Additionaly, two weeks that she misses will be over the Christmas break.

That being said, I also think high school is not the time to take kids out, more so the last two years. I find that there are many parents who, while supportive, cannot help their children with the work, and therefore their children may lose out more than they think (ie. algebra, calculus, etc.).

So, to make a long opinion short, based on what you've said, if I was your children's teacher, I would have no problem. The educational experiences (not to mention the value of family time and supportive parents) alone make up for missing a week.

:wave:

 

[Cubs Brian]

Thanks for your input. both kids are doing well in class. Is it a big inconvience for a teacher to come up with a vacation assignment folder for a kid? Does anyone bring the teach back a little something for the effort?

 

[figmentmom]

How about bringing back something the whole class can use - a poster for the classroom, or a CD of Disney songs, or a video of a Disney movie?

 

[H20Babie]

Thanks for your input. both kids are doing well in class. Is it a big inconvience for a teacher to come up with a vacation assignment folder for a kid? Does anyone bring the teach back a little something for the effort?

Not if they plan in advance, and know what they will be teaching while your children are gone.

How about bringing back something the whole class can use - a poster for the classroom, or a CD of Disney songs, or a video of a Disney movie?

That is an excellent idea!

 

[mommy2two]

I think it's GREATwhat you're doing. I too WAS (now a SAHM) teacher and I miss it sooo! Anyway I love the idea of having worksheets for them to do. I use to do that with my students when we went to different places as field trips. BTW I taught fourth and wouldn't have cared if a student missed but made sure to tell me ahead of time so that I could come up with things for them to do so they wouldn't be behind. I also agree that they shouldn't already be behind or I'd have a whole other concern! Have fun on your trips!

 

[LuxeMama]

This is so awesome! I will save these for my daughter next year when we go! This year I made binders for my kids with the worksheet booklet off the Disney Website. It was awesome for when they had downtime in the room or getting them excited about the next day. For our next trip I've been collecting little things I want to add or create myself. I was going to bind it at a local copy store, but decided the binder was better for its pockets and the ability to add different pockets to it for them to keep keys, brochures, etc., from the parks. It was great for her to show off when she returned to school.

 

[Pooh'sBuddy]

What about, while at EPCOT, learning to say something in the language of each country or some of them?

 

[Minnietoo]

We leave on Friday for the World! :sohappy:
anyway there will be 3 6yr old 1st graders and 2 3rd graders and all the teachers ( each kid has a different teacher) said to just have them write about the favorite thing they did each day at WDW. So we plan to ahve all the kids sit down and the 1st graders will write a nice sentence about it and the 3rd graders a paragraph. all teachers said when they get back they will give them the work they missed and can return it the fallowing week.